John Slater Fund Trustees (8 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the personal and professional life of John F. Slater. A 19th-century industrialist, Slater amassed significant wealth through his success in the cotton industry. Despite his financial accomplishments, Slater is best known for his profound philanthropic efforts. At the time of his death, Slater left behind a sizable fortune, nearly all of which was bequeathed to establish a fund dedicated to improving the lives of freed slaves in the post-Civil War South. Specifically, he directed that the fund be used to provide educational opportunities for African Americans. This book is written from the perspective of Slater's contemporaries and close associates who knew him best. It traces his upbringing in a family with a long history in the cotton trade, his rise to prominence as a businessman, and his impactful work as a philanthropist. The author explores the motivations behind Slater's generosity, highlighting his deep Christian faith and his belief in the importance of education as a means of social and economic empowerment. This book sheds light on the life of a remarkable individual whose legacy continues to shape educational opportunities for marginalized communities today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book discusses the problematic nature of the continued use of intelligence testing and the way in which it has been historically weaponized against minority groups in the United States. The author delves into the history of intelligence testing and its development within the context of racial hierarchy and discrimination. The book covers the initial development and use of intelligence testing within the United States and discusses the manner in which it has been wielded to exclude minority groups from educational and economic opportunities. The author challenges the idea that biological factors are responsible for intelligence and argues for understanding intelligence as a malleable trait influenced by environment and opportunity. The book concludes by discussing the role of society in challenging the status quo and dismantling the use of intelligence testing as a tool for oppression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.